Councillor Michael Wilson

Special Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 11 November 2025 7.00 pm

Richmond upon Thames Council convened to bestow the honour of Honorary Freeman of the Borough upon Sir Vince Cable, recognising his decades of public service and contributions to the Twickenham constituency. The motion, proposed by Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of the Council, and seconded by Councillor Andrée Frieze, Leader of the Opposition, was unanimously approved. Sir Vince Cable accepted the honour with a speech reflecting on his 50 years in the borough and his political career.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 16 October 2025 1.30 pm

The Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) convened to discuss key issues impacting the borough, including mental health services for young people, childhood obesity, neurological conditions, and the state of primary care facilities. The board approved the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for 2025 and discussed a co-production charter to improve collaboration with residents.

Council - Tuesday, 7 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Richmond upon Thames Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the Local Plan, financial strategies, and motions related to council tax and sanctuary seekers. After debate, the council adopted the Local Plan and passed the motion on sanctuary seekers, but rejected a motion concerning council tax reductions and another about the council's approach to managing a deficit in funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Education and Children's Services Committee - Thursday, 18 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Children's Services Committee met to discuss safeguarding, budget monitoring, special educational needs, children in care, and complaints. The committee approved the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership annual report, noted the overspend on the dedicated schools grant, and celebrated the 'outstanding' rating given to the council's children's services by Ofsted.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 10 July 2025 10.00 am

The Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss a range of issues, including updates on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, children and young people's plans, pharmaceutical needs, public health initiatives, and the Better Care Fund[^1]. The board also discussed the Healthwatch Richmond annual report and work plan, and agreed to note the progress on the delivery of age well priorities.